Project Controls Manager - AECOM Middle East - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,160 - 379,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive employee benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Dubai to lead project controls functions on large transportation and infrastructure projects.

This position supports senior project leadership with scheduling, cost control, and change management to ensure successful project delivery across the UAE. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and proven experience in project controls leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project controls leadership on large or complex projects.
• Prior professional experience working in Dubai with knowledge of local construction practices.
• Strong understanding of schedule management, cost control, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls function on large and complex infrastructure and transportation projects.
• Develop and support commercial strategies and participate in client and subcontractor negotiations.
• Establish and maintain accurate project schedules including critical path analysis, resource loading, and leveling.

Skills

Project controls and performance management

Scheduling and critical path analysis

Cost control and change management

Commercial strategy and negotiations

Data analysis and reporting

Stakeholder and client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Project Controls Manager - AECOM Middle East - Dubai, UAE

Position Overview: Project Controls Manager role in Dubai responsible for leading the project controls function on large and complex transportation and infrastructure projects. This position supports senior project leadership with commercial strategy, scheduling, cost control, change management, and client coordination to ensure successful project delivery across the UAE.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Project Management
• Salary: 26000-34000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls function on large and complex infrastructure and transportation projects
• Develop and support commercial strategies and participate in client and subcontractor negotiations
• Establish and maintain accurate project schedules including critical path analysis, resource loading, and leveling
• Oversee scope control, change management processes, and change order tracking systems
• Prepare and maintain project procedures, controls frameworks, and reporting standards
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for schedule or performance deviations
• Support the Project Manager in budgeting activities and incentive program management
• Review and analyze project performance data from automated project systems
• Ensure accurate progress and performance reporting aligned with project objectives
• Maintain tracking databases to align subcontractor funding with work authorizations and expenditures
• Participate in staffing decisions and resource planning for assigned projects
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Document employee performance matters and support resolution in coordination with leadership

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Proven experience in project controls leadership on large or complex projects
• Prior professional experience working in Dubai with knowledge of local construction practices
• Strong understanding of schedule management, cost control, and change management
• Experience supporting negotiations and client-facing project activities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Familiarity with RTA standards and approval processes is preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Skills Set

• Project controls and performance management
• Scheduling and critical path analysis
• Cost control and change management
• Commercial strategy and negotiations
• Data analysis and reporting
• Stakeholder and client coordination

Why Join Us

• Work on major transportation and infrastructure projects in Dubai
• Be part of a globally recognized engineering and infrastructure consultancy
• Exposure to complex, high-value projects with regional impact
• Career growth within a structured and performance-driven environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits

About the Company

AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors. With strong global expertise and regional presence, AECOM partners with public and private sector clients across the UAE to deliver resilient infrastructure and long-term development projects.